PILATES
Challenging Pilates workouts ensure that every muscle is trained and toned with precision. Certified instructors guide you through classical, modern, and innovative fusion Pilates classes — guaranteed to strengthen your core and sculpt your body.
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PILATES RISE
Evolve your Pilates practice with our contemporary approach that sculpts your core, glutes, and full body. Start with classical Pilates movements, then intensify, build, and burn for a transformative Pilates experience. An Equinox exclusive.
PILATES AT THE BARRE
Pilates amplified with resistance. Sculpt and strengthen using our signature anchored bands to unlock stability and connection. Target muscles with intention, build functional strength, and challenge your core. An Equinox exclusive.
Pilates FAQ
Pilates is a low-impact fitness method designed to strengthen and mobilize your body, with an emphasis on your ‘powerhouse,’ aka your core. Each Pilates class offers a full-body workout that improves range of motion and quality of movement, resulting in enhanced performance and daily functioning. Depending on the format, you might use equipment like a Magic Circle, Pilates ball, reformer, resistance bands, gliders, or light hand weights.
Equinox offers four Pilates classes: Pilates Mat (a traditional mat class), Pilates Rise (a contemporary approach with an emphasis on athleticism), Pilates at the Barre (a blend of Pilates and Barre, with added resistance), and Pilates Fusion (a combination of classic and contemporary sequences).
No prior experience is required to take an Equinox Pilates class. The four formats are open to all levels, so start with a class that best matches your interests and goals. Our certified instructors can give you movement options to progress and scale back, ensuring the workout is effective and aligned with your experience level.
Equinox pairs certified instruction with proprietary programming you won't find anywhere else. Our four distinct class formats offer something for everyone, whether you’re a Pilates purist progressing in the original 34 exercises, a triathlete introducing mobility work into your program, or a Sculpt fan looking for a full-body workout with high-energy beats.
Reformer Pilates is performed on a specialized Pilates machine that uses springs, straps, and a moving carriage to provide both resistance and support. The apparatus allows for a wide range of exercises designed to build muscular strength and endurance, improve mobility and flexibility, and develop greater control, stability, and precision in movement.
Pilates classes are part of Equinox's Group Fitness programming and included in your membership. Check your EQX+ app, view the class schedule and book your spot. Private 1:1 Pilates sessions are available, including a complimentary 1:1 Studio Pilates session for new Members. Inquire with your Club to learn more.